Naomi “Nai Palm” Saalfield, the lead singer of Hiatus Kaiyote has been diagnosed with breast cancer, she revealed the news via IG today (October 18). Per Instagram, Saalfield wrote, “I say this to you hoping that you won’t expect soo much of me all the time. I am a strong motherfucker but I feel everything deeply.”

She says, “I am riddled with anxiety while trying to practice courage and patience daily in the face of the scariest and most emotionally triggering shit I’ve ever had to endure,” adding, “Let my music comfort you. This is what it’s for.” Find Naomi Saalfield’s post.